Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. 
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Within the role as a Vice President, you will have overall responsibility for the activities, performance, implementation, and strategy for the business unit. The VP plays a critical role in driving the strategic vision, operational efficiency, and financial performance. Within the position, you will oversee multiple global teams and departments, ensuring alignment with the organization's goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities
Operational Excellence:
Develop a high performing operations team; assessing, and then reconfiguring and redesigning (as required) to create a sustainable, lean, collaborative group. Ensure staff is positioned to meet current and future business needs. Improve training and development at all levels.
Oversee manufacturing operations, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Drive lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Financial Management:

Manage the financial performance of the business units operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.Work with the finance department to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.Optimize the allocation of resources to maximize profitability and return on investment.Leverage reporting & dashboard capabilities which can accurately forecast future needs, and proactively communicate findings to Executive Management and create and present plans to act on trends.

Team Leadership and Development:

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing management team.Foster a positive and inclusive work culture that encourages teamwork, innovation, and accountability.Implement talent development programs to build leadership capabilities within the organization.

Innovation and Technology:

Drive innovation in manufacturing processes, products, and technologies.Stay abreast of industry advancements and integrate new technologies to enhance productivity and competitiveness.Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

Ten plus years progressive experience in manufacturing operations over multiple sites (at least five) with over five years of executive management experience. Can provide multiple examples of successfully implementing performance improvement programs with measurable outcomes.  With specific experience successfully implementing lean and/or six sigma techniques.Brings a track record of driving operational excellence and success in implementing significant improvements in cost management, inventory management, supply chain management, quality, safety and delivery, which resulted in 5% cost reductions for four years or more.At least four years’ experience managing operations of a business with significant complexity demonstrated by revenue size or total number of SKU’s. Experience leading manufacturing operations internationally with firm grasp of compliance requirements. Has successfully led the planning and execution of consolidating products, processes, and physical footprint of at least two businesses and/or divisions.Has successfully led the vertical integration for at least one product line in a manufacturing facility/ organization.Demonstrated success building processes that enabled a business to scale and support growth.Can provide at least one strong example of completely transforming a large team (2,000+) into a best-in-class, high-performing organization.Has successfully created a “team” environment, bringing together diverse backgrounds and skill sets to produce intended results.Hands-on, “roll up your sleeves” mindset, with the ability to be a driver and change agent in an organization.Has worked for an organization during a time of growth or radical change, and can provide examples of successfully achieving business objectives while maintaining a collaborative culture in this environment.A Bachelors degree is required with an advanced degree strongly preferred.

If you are interested in leading a world class Operations function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.
At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
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